Senior Counsel IRA and Retirement

PNC Financial Services Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 133,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/prescription coverage

Dental and vision options

Life insurance after-hours optional

Disability protection

401(k) with company match

Pension and stock purchase plans

Education assistance

Rich wellness program

Generous paid time off

Job summary

PNC Financial Services Group, in its Asset Management Group, seeks a Senior Counsel for in-office work in multiple U.S. locations.

The role emphasizes significant legal work, strategic guidance with outside counsel, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to support the firm's governance and risk framework. Candidates should have a JD, an active license, and a track record in regulatory compliance and risk management within corporate law.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school with license to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.

Responsibilities

• Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management.
• Oversees outside counsel relationships and manages expenses, guiding when to leverage outside counsel.
• Works with outside counsel combining their advice with internal feedback to provide practical guidance.
• Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and the health of the corporation and its industry.

Skills

Legal Compliance

Legal Consulting

Legal Practices

Legal Risk

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a(n) [position title] within PNC's [name of division] organization, you will be based in [city/state location of position].

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company's success. As a Senior Counsel within PNC Legal's Asset Management Group, you may be based in Pittsburgh, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Birmingham, AL, Cleveland, OH, or the District of Columbia.

Job Profile

PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

• Performs significant and complex legal work while regularly interacting with management. Oversees legal research, analysis, consultation, and documentation within a framework of legal compliance and risk management.
• Responsible for managing the expense for outside counsel relationships, provides strategic direction on when to leverage outside counsel.
• Works with outside counsel combining their advice with analysis and feedback from internal stakeholders to provide practical guidance.
• Networks with outside organizations to advance legal interests and legal health of the corporation and its industry.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

• Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
• Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

• Legal Compliance
• Legal Consulting
• Legal Practices
• Legal Risk
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessments

Competencies

• Business Ethics
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Establishing and Maintaining Trust
• External Resource Management
• Influencing Through Expertise
• Legal Analysis
• Legal Function
• Negotiating
• Problem Solving

Work Experience

Roles at this level require a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Industry-relevant experience is typically 8+ years.

Education

JD (Required)

Certifications

Active State License - Multiple Issuers

Licenses

No Required License(s)

Language Assessments

No Required or Preferred Language Assessments

Pay Transparency

Base Salary: $133,000.00 - $296,400.00

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.

Application Window

Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/20/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion.

Benefits

• Medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature)
• Dental and vision options
• Employee and spouse/child life insurance
• Short and long-term disability protection
• 401(k) with PNC match
• Pension and stock purchase plans
• Dependent care reimbursement account
• Backup child/elder care
• Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement
• Educational assistance, including select programs fully paid
• A robust wellness program with financial incentives

• Maternity and/or parental leave
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law
• Between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level
• Years of service

To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

Disability Accommodations Statement

If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at [e-mail]. Please include 'accommodation request' in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.

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